THE GRAMMY MUSEUM'S MUSIC REVOLUTION PROJECT

Showcased in Kansas City and Tampa Bay, the GRAMMY Museum’s Music Revolution Project offers creative and gifted musicians the opportunity to engage in musical discourse and performance. Each year, 60 high-school students from genres including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Hip-Hop, Folk, Sacred and Rock–n-Roll learn to about songwriting, production, performance and the business of music from GRAMMY Museum staff as well as GRAMMY Award nominees and winners, who are special guests at each program.

Program Goals

Prepare youth to pursue post-secondary education and professional careers in the music industry

Increase access to music programs in underprivileged communities

Increase interaction between student musicians from various disciplines of music

Create a program with emphasis on musical experimentation

Offer students a chance to see their work from creation to performing to recording

Develop a program that teaches both leadership and life skills and promotes critical thinking

Broaden the American musical landscape and train future innovators in American music, with the intent to re-claim the country’s role as the creative hotbed of music – popular and otherwise

FAQs

How will students be chosen for the GRAMMY Museum's Music Revolution Project?

Students who submit the required application, recommendation letter and performance video will be reviewed by the application board. Once these semi-finalists are chosen, they will be asked back for a one-on-one interview with program directors.

What is the age range for the GRAMMY Museum's Music Revolution Project?

Students between the ages of 14 and 21 will be able to participate.

Are students from outside of Kansas City able to participate?

For the 2014 program, students are required to live in the greater Kansas City area. Subsequent programs will cast a larger demographic range in regards to applicants.

How much will it cost for my student to participate in The GRAMMY Museum's Music Revolution Project?

Nothing! The Music Revolution Project is free for students who are chosen to participate.

What are the program dates?

The GRAMMY Museum’s Music Revolution Project will take place from June 16, 2014 to July 11, 2014 with Friday, July 4, 2014 off in observance of Independence Day.

What are the hours my student will need to be at Sprint Center?

The program will run Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

How will my student get to Sprint Center?

Students are required to have their own transportation to Sprint Center. Parking will be provided for the students.

Will my student need to bring lunch?

Yes. Please have students bring a bagged lunch or money to purchase lunch in the area surrounding Sprint Center.